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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.02, 23,964.80 and 9,812.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.02, 23,964.80 and 9,812.19 is: 13,540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.02 : 23,964.80 = 9,812.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.02/23,964.80 = 9,812.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.02x = 23,964.80 × 9,812.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.02x = 235,147,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,147,159.66/17,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.65

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